Or, fuckyeahsockswithsandals.tumblr.com. That's right, your eyes do not deceive you, dear reader - I am wearing the sh*t out of a pair of Birkenstocks right here, with socks. It sounds gross, but you should try it. I never thought I'd be into it until I came across these Birks at 10 ft. Single and fell a little bit in love. With a black sock they just look so...dare I say it? Chic! Current! C'est fantastique! And if you find yourself on the opposite end of the enthusiasm spectrum then you only have Dries Van Noten to blame, whose AW13 collection made the combo look just so sophisticated. Also see: Céline SS13's fur-bottom frankenstein sandal creations.
This outfit showcases my favorite use of a skirt and is the only one I've so far found myself actually wearing on the day-to-day. I feel a bit Annie Hall-ish, but also like a Japanese grandmother? Almost everything here is thrifted; a breakdown: the hat I got for $5 at Vice Versa here in Park Slope. I thought I'd use it more as a prop, but have found it functioning as a legitimate addition to my wardrobe. The top half of this ensemble is the same as what we saw Tuesday, but I've left the shirt untucked to get the extended proportion in the back. The skirt is also thrifted, and is really nice - Brooks Brothers, made in Italy, 100% wool, size 4 petite. Holla at me, ladies and gentlemen, if you wanna traveling pants this thing. The "vegan leather" leggings (seen here and here) are from Urban Outfitters and the bag I'm holding is a vintage rucksack I bought in Zürich.
I've got a bit more to say about this outfit, but have saved that for a special post coming atchu tomorrow. What do we think? Will you do socks + sandals this spring? Photos Anthony Urbano.
